Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Tuition Made Simple
Tuition is now "All-In"
Kishwaukee College will include all fees and textbooks in the cost of tuition starting
in the Summer 2025 semester.
Students will see one charge on their financial statements, which includes tuition,
fees and required textbooks. Learn more about the "All-In" Tuition program.
Kishwaukee College offers affordable tuition with many ways to help you pay, including financial aid, scholarships, payment plans and more. Explore the cost of college and how Kish can help make it manageable.
Current Tuition Costs
Tuition rates are based on your residency status—in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state/international. Visit our residency page to learn more and determine your rate.
- In-District: $160 per credit hour*
- Out-of-District: $320 per credit hour*
- Out-of-State (or International): $480 per credit hour*
*A variable tuition rate of $80 per credit hour, in addition to the standard tuition rate, will be applied to all courses in Automotive Technology, Diesel Power Technology, Esthetics, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing, Technology & Manufacturing, Therapeutic Massage and Welding Technology programs.
Determine Cost of Attendance
Understanding the full cost of attendance helps you make informed decisions and plan your education. Cost of attendance includes textbooks, supplies, transportation and other expenses. Knowing the full picture can help you budget and explore available financial support.
- Estimate your Tuition: Use the Tuition Estimator to estimate your specific class schedule based on 15 credits per semester.
- Apply Variable Tuition: Variable tuition is applied to programs that require specialized equipment, equipment maintenance costs and high contact hours of instruction.
- Textbooks: As part of the "All-In" Tuition program, textbooks are included with your tuition charges. You may choose to opt out of receiving
your textbooks. Learn more on the Textbooks page.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator provides an estimated net price based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Additional Resources
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Based on 15 credits per semester for both fall and spring (nine months), including tuition ($160 per credit). Go to Estimate Your Tuition to estimate your specific class schedule.
| In-District Students | ||||
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| Cost of Attendance | Full-Time (Lives with parents) | Full-Time (Lives off-campus) | Part-Time (Lives with parents) | Part-Time (Lives off-campus) |
| Tuition | $4,800 | $4,800 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,500 | $1,500 | $750 | $750 |
| Living Expenses* | $5,637 | $11,743 | $1,879 | $3,914 |
| Transportation* | $2,392 | $2,392 | $797 | $797 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expense | $2,171 | $2,171 | ||
| TOTAL | $16,500 | $21,300 | $5,026 | $7,061 |
| Childcare Expenses (with documentation) | $2,065 | $2,065 | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| TOTAL (with childcare) | $18,565 | $23,365 | $6,059 | $8,094 |
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*For the 2025-2026 year, living expenses and transportation are calculated based on the regional calculations from the College Board. Living expenses include costs for food and housing. |
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| Out-of-District Students | ||||
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| Cost of Attendance | Full-Time (Lives with parents) | Full-Time (Lives off-campus) | Part-Time (Lives with parents) | Part-Time (Lives off-campus) |
| Tuition | $9,600 | $9,600 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,500 | $1,500 | $750 | $750 |
| Living Expenses* | $5,637 | $11,743 | $1,879 | $3,914 |
| Transportation* | $2,392 | $2,392 | $797 | $797 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expense | $2,171 | $2,171 | ||
| TOTAL | $21,300 | $27,406 | $6,626 | $8,661 |
| Childcare Expenses (with documentation) | $2,065 | $2,065 | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| TOTAL (with childcare) | $23.365 | $29,471 | $7,659 | $9,694 |
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*For the 2025-2026 year, living expenses and transportation are calculated based on the regional calculations from the College Board. Living expenses include costs for food and housing. |
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| Students/Programs with Different Rates* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | Lives with parents | Lives off-campus |
| Tuition | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,638 | $1,638 |
| Living Expenses** | $5,637 | $11,743 |
| Transportation** | $2,392 | $2,392 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expense | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| TOTAL | $20,238 | $26,344 |
| Childcare Expenses (with documentation) | $2,065 | $1,033 |
| TOTAL (with childcare) | $22,303 | $27,377 |
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*Out-of-district and out-of-state/international students have higher tuition rates. Some Health and Career Technology programs have higher tuition rates. The following programs have a tuition rate of $280 per credit: Automotive Technology, Diesel Power Technology, Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic, Esthetics, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Therapeutic Massage and Welding Technology. |
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**For the 2025-2026 year, living expenses and transportation are calculated based on the regional calculations from the College Board. Living expenses include costs for food and housing. |
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| Summer Budgets | ||||
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| Cost of Attendance | Full-TIme (Lives with parents) |
Full-Time (Lives off-campus) |
Part-Time (Lives with parents) |
Part-Time (Lives off-campus) |
| Tuition | $960 | $960 | $800 | $800 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Living Expenses* | $1,879 | $3,914 | $1,879 | $3,914 |
| Transportation* | $797 | $797 | $797 | $797 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expense | $724 | $724 | ||
| TOTAL | $4,860 | $6,895 | $3,976 | $6,011 |
| Childcare Expenses (with documentation) | $1,033 | $1,033 | $516 | $516 |
| TOTAL (with childcare) | $5,893 | $7,928 | $4,492 | $6,527 |
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*For the 2025-2026 year, living expenses and transportation are calculated based on the regional calculations from the College Board. Living expenses include costs for food and housing. |
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News & Events
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation ScholarshipMembers of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.